tag:cincinnatilibrary.org,2007:NewArrivals:sportsSports & Outdoor Recreation2015-03-31T03:15:38-04:00The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton Countyhttp://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/These titles were recently added to the collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/spotlight/feeds/newarrivals.png3037365"In this corner--!" : forty-two world champions tell their stories2015-03-30T00:00:00-04:00

Heller, Peter, 1947-

New York : Da Capo Press, 1994.

453 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Includes index.

"An extensively updated republication of the edition published in New York in 1973, with the addition of two new chapters"--Title page verso.

"The history of Kentucky Speedway is as colorful as the flags waved from its flag stand and the cars that dart around its 1.5-mile track. The path to its position on NASCARs Sprint Cup Series schedule included more twists and turns than the roads leading to Sparta, Kentucky. Ultimately, it took Speedway Motorsports Inc. buying the track from its founders in 2008 for developer Jerry Carroll's vision to be realized three years later when the venue hosted its inaugural Quaker State 400. It is all part of the history of a speedway that brought a major-league sport to the Bluegrass State."--Back cover.

Hal McCoy crowns his own Hall of Fame career with a memoir of the Cincinnati Reds giving fans an inside-the-dugout look at tales that never made the daily press: the politics, the personalities, the hi-jinks, the x-rated scenes-- all the classic ballpark happenings known only to those on the field.

3030111Knuckleball : the history of the unhittable pitch2015-03-24T00:00:00-04:00

"Including interviews with Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, former All-Stars Wilbur Wood and Tim Wakefield, as well as other famed knuckleballers, Lew Freedman breaks down the history of this infamous pitch, which it seems can be traced back to Chicago White Sox pitcher Ed Cicotte, as well as its effect on baseball as a whole"-- Provided by publisher.

3033627Little League World Series2015-03-24T00:00:00-04:00

Johnson, Sean, author.

La Jolla, CA : Scobre Educational, [2015]

31 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.

"Come take a stroll with us onto the perfectly manicured fields in Williamsport just before the first pitch of the Little League World Series"--Back cover.

"This book contains a thorough and comprehensive manual on keeping a scorecard, together with a detailed analysis of each of the numerous, and often complex, official rules governing scorekeeping in baseball (many of which were revised or modified in 2007), as well as scorekeeping issues outside of MLB's rulebook"-- Provided by publisher.

Soccer rules! -- Control freak! -- Power and finesse -- Dynamite dribbling -- In the net -- On the attack -- Defense -- The soccer body -- Playing the game.

Presents an introduction to the game of soccer, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on its rules, describing key techniques, presenting winning drills, and offering tips for excelling at the game.

3033616The everything kids' baseball book : from baseball's history to today's favorite players--with lots of home run fun in between2015-03-19T00:00:00-04:00

Jacobs, Greg.

Avon, Massachusetts Adams Media, 2014.

176 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Ch. 1 Playing the game -- ch. 2 The history of baseball -- ch. 3 The National League -- ch. 4 The American League -- ch. 5 Great players of today -- ch. 6 The World Series -- ch. 7 Statistics and records -- ch. 8 Keeping score -- ch. 9 Beyond the Major Leagues.

Offers information on a variety of baseball topics, including the history of the sport, notable players, the Hall of Fame, statistics and records, and score keeping, and provides more than thirty puzzles and activities.

3032779Tales from another mother runner : triumphs, trials, tips, and tricks from the road : a collection from badass mother runners2015-03-18T00:00:00-04:00

Kansas City : Andrews McMeel Publishing, [2015]

xvi, 219 pages ; 23 cm

3022621Growing up Pedro2015-03-11T00:00:00-04:00

Tavares, Matt.

Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2015.

1 unpaged volume : color illustrations ; 31 cm

Before Pedro Martínez pitched the Red Sox to a World Series championship, before he was named to the All-Star team eight times, before he won the Cy Young Award three times, he was a kid from a place called Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic. Pedro loved baseball more than anything, and his older brother Ramón was the best pitcher he'd ever seen. He dreamed of the day he and his brother could play together in the major leagues. This is the story of how that dream came true.-- (Source of description not identified)

"From being inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013, to serving in an executive role on the Detroit Red Wings, and signing on to become an NHL analyst for Fox Sports 1, Chris Chelios has proven himself to be a man of many talents and here he tells his story. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1981, Chelios enjoyed a long career in the NHL, playing for 26 seasons for the Canadiens as well as the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings, two diehard hockey markets in which he has become a beloved figure. From the 1992 Stanley Cup final to the 2006 Winter Olympics team, Chelios shares his achievements on the ice while providing new information on his life."--publisher's website.

3028799Becoming a mountain : Himalayan journeys in search of the sacred and the sublime2015-03-03T00:00:00-05:00

Alter, Stephen.

New York : Arcade Publishing, 2015.

266 pages; 24 cm

"Stephen Alter was raised by American missionary parents in the hill station of Mussoorie, in the foothills of the Himalayas, where he and his wife, Ameeta, now live. Their idyllic existence was brutally interrupted when four armed intruders invaded their house and viciously attacked them, leaving them for dead. The violent assault and the trauma of almost dying left him questioning assumptions he had lived by since childhood. For the first time, he encountered the face of evil and the terror of the unknown. He felt like a foreigner in the land of his birth. This book is his account of a series of treks he took in the high Himalayas following his convalescence-to Bandar Punch (the monkey's tail), Nanda Devi, the second highest mountain in India, and Mt. Kailash in Tibet. He set himself this goal to prove that he had healed mentally as well as physically and to re-knit his connection to his homeland. Undertaken out of sorrow, the treks become a moving soul journey, a way to rediscover mountains in his inner landscape. Weaving together observations of the natural world, Himalayan history, folklore and mythology, as well as encounters with other pilgrims along the way, Stephen Alter has given us a moving meditation on the solace of high places, and on the hidden meanings and enduring mystery of mountains. "-- Provided by publisher.

3027223Obstacle race training2015-03-02T00:00:00-05:00

Schlachter, Margaret.

North Clarendon, VT : Tuttle Publishing, 2014.

159 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes index.

"The beauty of obstacle course racing is that it gets you out of your everyday existence and lets you experience life. If you are stuck in a cubicle or trapped in an urban jungle--congested traffic and crowds are your daily obstacles. Running an obstacle course race gives you the chance to get back to nature--to roll in it, get dirty, and tap into your primal self so you can experience life--in the raw, unedited and real. Margaret Schlachter is one the foremost competitors in obstacle course racing today. She put together this simple guide to make your obstacle race experience everything it's supposed to be--a test of your true self. She describes first-hand her personal training methods in learning to climb a rope, scale a wall, flip a tire, throw a spear, and carry a sandbag. More importantly, she provides guidance on how to get yourself mentally and spiritually prepared for the big day--and how to dig deep within yourself during a race to find the last ounce of strength to carry you across that finish line. Every weekend thousands of competitors run obstacle races all over the world. Winning or losing is secondary. More important for them is the ability to meet the physical and mental challenges and achieve personal success by completing the race. Obstacle Race Training is an invaluable resource that enables each and every competitor to experience the maximum level of success that they are capable of"-- Provided by publisher.

Every cyclist wants to get faster. Whether they're a weekend warrior, a crit specialist, or a charity cruiser, speed is the X factor that lets a rider ride strong, feel fresh, and thoroughly enjoy each ride. Get Fast! is the cyclist's go-to guide for gaining speed. In it, author Selene Yeager addresses speed from every possible angle, including not only the standard chapters on riding techniques and bike maintenance tricks specific to getting fast but also stand-alone chapters on fitness and weight loss, stretching, nutrition and supplementation, motivation, and mental attitude. Together they present a complete and comprehensive guide to achieving one's top speed. Bolstered by a foundation in science and road-tested by Yeager and the editors of Bicycling magazine, the wisdom presented in Get Fast! will have riders and readers flying on the road, dirt, dirt roads, cross course, track -- anywhere and everywhere they love to ride most -- in no time at all. - Publisher.

On January 12, 2015 the Buckeyes secured their first-ever College Football Playoff Championship with a win over Oregon in Arlington, Texas. Officially licensed by Ohio State University and featuring stories and photos from the Columbus Dispatch , this up-to-the-minute commemorative edition features unique images and highlights from the championship game and Sugar Bowl win over Alabama and captures the team's path to its first championship since 2002. Taking readers through every exciting moment of this historic campaign, this chronicle of the Buckeyes' journey highlights the team's season from overcoming the starting quarterback's season-ending injury to the memorable wins over Big Ten foes Michigan State and Michigan to the dominating shutout of Wisconsin in the Big 10 Championship Game and the glorious moments in New Orleans and Arlington. It includes feature stories on head coach Urban Meyer, the team's seniors, and other star players--accompanied by vivid photographs every step along the way.

3025539The Matheny manifesto : a young manager's old-school views on success in sports and life2015-02-19T00:00:00-05:00

"Booker T. Huffman, 2013 WWE Hall of Famer and winner of thirty-five championship titles within WWE, WCW, and TNA, has once again paired up with best-selling writer Andrew William Wright to uncover Booker T's story from his humble pro wrestling beginnings to becoming a global superstar and icon."--Page [2] of book jacket.

3024267Wrestling for my life : the legend, the reality, and the faith of a WWE superstar2015-02-06T00:00:00-05:00

3020902The fall line : how American ski racers conquered a sport on the edge2015-01-28T00:00:00-05:00

Vinton, Nathaniel, author.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2015]

384 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm

"Harnessing nature's most powerful forces, elite downhillers descend icy, rugged slopes at speeds cresting 90 miles per hour. For decades, American skiers struggled to match their European counterparts, and until this century the US Ski Team could not claim a lasting foothold on the roof of the Alps, where the sports legends are born. Then came a fledgling class of American racers that disrupted the Alpine racing world order. Led by Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn, Julia Mancuso and Ted Ligety, this band of iconoclasts made a place for their country on some of the world's most prestigious race courses"--Dust jacket flap.